Co Monaghan company Activ8 Solar Energies has commenced work on what will become Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation for Mannok in Co Cavan.
Delivered through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SSE Airtricity, the 6MW solar project is now under development across 3.88 hectares of rooftop space at Mannok's manufacturing facilities in Co Cavan.
Once completed and energised, the installation will comprise of approximately 10,000 solar panels and will provide a significant portion of Mannok’s overall electricity demand while avoiding an estimated 792 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
Spanning an area equivalent to almost three GAA pitches once complete, the project highlights the growing role of onsite renewable energy in helping Irish industry reduce emissions, manage energy costs and strengthen operational resilience.
As one of Ireland and the UK’s most diverse manufacturers of construction products and plastic packaging, the investment in what will become Ireland’s largest rooftop solar installation demonstrates Mannok’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing and long-term energy resilience.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Ciaran Marron, CEO of Activ8 Energies said: "This project marks a major milestone for both Activ8 and Mannok.
"The commencement of Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation demonstrates what can be achieved when ambitious businesses invest in renewable energy at scale.
"By investing in this significant solar project, Mannok is taking a meaningful step towards reducing emissions, strengthening energy resilience and helping to drive transition to a lower-carbon future."
Speaking on the announcement Dara O'Reilly, CEO of Mannok, said: "Sustainability is an increasingly important part of how we operate as a business.
This project represents another significant step in that journey. Once complete, the installation will enable us to generate renewable electricity onsite, helping us to reduce our carbon footprint while enhancing the resilience of our manufacturing operations.
"We are proud to partner with Activ8 and SSE Airtricity on a project that demonstrates our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Mannok's 2030 Vision is our roadmap to decarbonisation and that this project is another significant step in that direction."
